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Read Works

Read Works: The Tang and Song Dynasties in China

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a five-page PDF nonfiction passage entitled "The Tang and Song Dynasties in China" which focuses on Chinese history including the Tang and Song Dynasties. It is followed by 10 comprehension...
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C3 Teachers

C3 Teachers: Inquiries: China and Rome

For Teachers 6th
A learning module on relations between ancient China and Rome prior to the opening of the Silk Road trade route. It includes several supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative...
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Sir Dig a Lot: Facts About Ancient China

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take a tour with Sir Dig-a-Lot and learn about ancient China, its major dynasties, and some important inventions that originated in China.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: China History and Timeline Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the Chinese dynasties, emperors, wars, the Republican era, and the communist revolution on this site. Site includes some history and a timeline of the country of China.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Spouted Wine Vessel

For Students 9th - 10th
This piece of art was on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. A beautiful photograph and description are given.
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Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: Marco Polo Travels in China

For Students 9th - 10th
Good overview of Marco Polo and his travels in China.
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Qin Shi Huangdi

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site from Enchanted Learning.com provides a biography of Qin Shi Haungdi, the first Chinese Emperor. Though the text is somewhat brief, a picture is provided along with links to additional information.
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San Jose State University

San Jose State University: Sacrifices

For Students 9th - 10th
This virtual exhibition project discusses many aspects of ancient Chinese history, including ancestral worship, weaponry, sacrifice, the Shang Dynasty, gods, the Chou Dynasty, burials, Emperor Shihuangdi, Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism.
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City University of New York

Brooklyn College: Ban Zhao

For Students 9th - 10th
Article provides a brief description of China's first female historian and her writings and her life. Provides informations about her teachings and philosophies.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient China for Kids: The Great Wall

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the history about the Great Wall of China on this site. Understand how it was built and why.

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